WebVirgil van Dijk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvɪr.d͡ʒɪl vɑn.ˈdɛik]; born 8 July 1991) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Liverpool and the Netherlands national team.Widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation, he is known for his strength, leadership, speed and aerial ability.